MOD issues procurement update on Commando Insertion Craft
The Commando Insertion Craft is intended to provide the Royal Marines with a fast, low-signature platform capable of delivering small teams from ships at distance.
An interview on the Fleet Solid Support programme
Recently, George Allison spoke to Navantia UK and DE&S about the Fleet Solid Support programme—its progress, investment, and how it aims to revitalise UK shipbuilding and restore sovereign capability.
Princess of Wales names Royal Navy frigate HMS Glasgow
The first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates, HMS Glasgow, has been formally named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales at a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard.
Barrel fitted to new 5-inch gun aboard HMS Glasgow
HMS Glasgow, the lead ship of the Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates, has reached another key milestone with the fitting of the barrel on its 5-inch (127mm) Mk 45 Mod 4A naval gun.
QinetiQ lands £1.54bn MOD deal, posts strong orders
QinetiQ secures £1.54bn MOD deal to modernise test & evaluation, supporting 1,200 jobs and boosting UK defence readiness.
Images show missiles off the coast of Scotland
Dramatic images have emerged from NATO's Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, showcasing live missile launches over the waters off Scotland.
Images show new frigate ahead of naming ceremony in Glasgow
New images show HMS Glasgow, the first of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates, berthed at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow ahead of its formal naming ceremony.
Is pre-nuclear steel behind WWII ship targeting?
Recent high-profile incidents of scrap-metal salvors illegally targeting the sunken remains of Second World War warships have drawn attention to the vulnerability of historic shipwrecks around the world.
British carrier attacks and sinks ‘massive red killer tomato’
HMS Prince of Wales has encountered a dangerous foe at sea, a massive inflatable target known as the "Killer Tomato".
British nuclear sub loads up on Tomahawk cruise missiles
HMS Astute has been spotted loading Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar.
